Siguiera (en. Followed)
/siˈɣjeɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Indicates the action of continuing or proceeding in a certain direction or activity.
It was important that she followed her dreams.
Era importante que ella siguiera sus sueños.
Used in clauses that express necessity or desire.
I want him to follow the right path.
Quiero que él siguiera el camino correcto.
Can refer to maintaining a situation or state.
If he continued like this, he would lose his job.
Si él siguiera así, perdería el trabajo.
Etymology
From the verb 'seguir', which comes from the Latin 'sequi'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
let the party continue
Expression that indicates that a celebration or activity continues.
que siga la fiesta
move forward
Continue with a project or activity despite obstacles.
seguir adelante
next step
The action or decision taken after a previous stage.
siguiente paso
Related Words
to follow
Verb that indicates the action of going behind something or someone.
seguir
follow-up
Action of following or paying attention to something.
seguimiento
succession
Action of following in order to something.
sucesión
Slang Meanings
Continue with a relationship informally.
After the fight, they decided that the best thing was for them to stay friends.
Después de la pelea, decidieron que lo mejor era que siguieran siendo amigos.
Persevere in a complicated situation.
Despite the difficulties, he decided that he was going to keep fighting.
A pesar de las dificultades, él decidió que iba a seguir luchando.